Department of Pediatrics
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September 27, 2023
Being treated for childhood cancer set Jason Schwartz on the path to his life’s work: treating childhood cancer
Cancer at the age of 13 forced him to give up his dream of professional football. While undergoing treatment, he found a new dream. -
September 22, 2023
Debra Friedman receives Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award
Debra Friedman, MD, MS, has been awarded a $100,000 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award to examine outcomes in pediatric, adolescent and young adult sarcoma patients and survivors. -
September 19, 2023
Edwards, Gastineau, Brady honored by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has awarded top honors to three physicians in the Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics. -
August 15, 2023
Study finds most infants receiving ICU-level care for RSV had no underlying medical condition
A Vanderbilt study found that most infants admitted to the intensive care or high acuity unit for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections during fall 2022 were previously healthy and born at term. -
August 7, 2023
Study shows autism profiles can be identified early via tele-assessment with a tool created at VUMC
A study new study by Vanderbilt researchers offers compelling data that many autism profiles can be identified early via tele-assessment. -
August 7, 2023
Effective medications for opioid use disorder rarely used
Vanderbilt research shows that most individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder are not on recommended medications and even fewer remain in care. -
July 24, 2023
Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects
A Vanderbilt study is among the first to quantify how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects.